Afghanistan condemns cowardly attack against UN in Nigeria

KABUL â€“ The Islamic Republic of Afghanistan strongly condemns yesterdayâ€™s cowardly terrorist attack against the United Nations in Abuja, Nigeria, which resulted in significant casualties for the organization.

â€œThis is certainly a cowardly attack against an organization undertaking efforts around the world for peace, security and development. We condemn this act strongly and send our condolences and sympathies to the families of all those who lost their lives in this attack in the cause of world peace,â€ said Foreign Minister Dr. Zalmai Rassoul. â€œ And we pray for the rapid recovery of all those wounded in this tragic attack.â€